Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced, non-invasive diagnostic medical imaging technique that provides three-dimensional images of organs. The discovery of MRI involves a series of successful events that started in 1946 when Felix Bolch proposed the new magnetic properties of the atomic nucleus[1]. He explained the behavior of atoms at tiny magnets, and based […]

Introduction to Preparative Electrophoresis

Need Electrophoresis Equipment for your research? Click here Electrophoresis techniques have been primarily developed for analytical purposes— to investigate the characteristics of the molecules in the sample of interest. The techniques can be modified to serve a preparative purpose, in which a large amount of a specific molecule can be obtained at the end of […]

Games as Research Tools

Games as Research Tools: Introduction With the increasing dynamics of today’s digital services and technologies, both gaming for entertainment and gaming for utility purposes have become highly popular in everyday life.  Given the social and economic impact of games across the globe, it’s no surprise that games and simulations are becoming essential tools in research. […]

Halloween Special: Is There Any Scientific Evidence for the Paranormal?

With Halloween 2021 fast approaching, people might be preparing to share their favorite ghost stories once again. Sometimes, these things are just hearsay spread for fun. However, some people claim to have seen ghosts, or that their house is haunted. Can there possibly be any truth to these tales? Of course, ghosts are only one […]

The ?-radiation and its effects on chromosomes

Introduction and Historical Perspectives Radiations have been extensively used in medical devices to look into the inner workings of the human body. Wilhelm Roentgen brought a revolution in the medical field by first developing an X-ray machine in 1895 after which, the first radiology department was set up. After the discovery of X-ray, various scientists […]

Drosophila: General Information and Methods for Experiments

Introduction Whoever thought that the small fly hovering over fruits will become such an essential asset for genetics research!! Fruit flies are one of the first extensively used model organisms in labs. Moreover, it is one of the first model organisms which was brought ‘from nature to labs’ to understand the genetics of the organisms! […]

The Spiral Structure of Chromosome

Introduction A Chromosome is an organized package of DNA, located inside the nucleus. The structure of a chromosome involves six essential parts, that include: Pellicle and matrix, chromonemata, chromomere, centromere, secondary constriction, and satellite body. So, chromonemata are the spiral structures that are embedded in the matrix of the chromosome and are the focus of […]

Cellulose Acetate Electrophoresis

Need Electrophoresis Equipment for your research? Click here Cellulose acetate electrophoresis is a type of zone electrophoresis that separates molecules in liquid form such as proteins on a membrane or stripe made of cellulose acetate. Developed by a German chemist, Joachim Kohn (1912-1987) in 1957, cellulose acetate electrophoresis was the second form of zone electrophoresis, […]

The Cytogenetics of Fungi

As an Amazon Associate, ConductScience Inc. earns revenue from qualifying purchases Introduction Fungi is a group of eukaryotic organisms that include a myriad of single and multicellular organisms that are parasitic or saprophytic in nature. Over 1.5 million species of fungus have been discovered and they are found in a range of habitats. Some characteristic […]